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N470 CDA

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,988 mi
Last recorded71,988 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN470 CDA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,988 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

o/s front indicator damaged

rear fairing cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2011 71,988 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

o/s front indicator damaged

rear fairing cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2010 70,748 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 70,537 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?

Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,020
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 727
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 569
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 485
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 242
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N470 CDA is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 35,210 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N470 CDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ900 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N470 CDA registered?

N470 CDA is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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